University of Freiburg

The University of Vienna is a cosmopolitan hub for almost 11,000 employees, of whom around 7,700 work in research and teaching. They want to do research and teach at a place that suits their ideas and work together towards answering the big questions of the future. You also appreciate the exchange between disciplines, cultures and generations? We are looking for a/an University assistant predoctoral in Environmental Geochemistry of Mineral-Associated Organic Matter 91 Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science Startdate: 2026-06-15T00:00:00Z | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 14.06.2002 Reference no.: 5573 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team! Your personal sphere of influence: As a University Assistant Predoctoral, you will join the research group of Prof. Stephan M. Kraemer at the Department of Environmental Geosciences (EDGE), which is part of the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS). The project you will be working on focuses on the environmental geochemistry of mineral-associated organic matter, with a particular emphasis on the exploration of the molecular scale interaction between mineral surfaces and organic molecules (e.g., nucleic acids, proteins, natural organic matter), combining cutting edge mineralogical, analytical chemical, and bioinformatic approaches. The research group has strong expertise in mineral surface chemistry, biogeochemistry, and molecular-scale processes governing the stabilization, transformation, and persistence of organic matter in the environment.  Your future tasks: As part of this position, you will actively contribute to research, teaching, and administrative activities: Participation in research on organic–mineral interactions, including adsorption, stabilization, and degradation of organic molecules on mineral surfaces. Investigation of the role of mineralogy, surface properties, and molecular characteristics (e.g., molecular size, functional groups, etc.) in controlling organic matter preservation. You will work continuously on your dissertation and its timely completion. Publication and presentation of research in international top journals and conferences. You will hold courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement. Teaching and administrative tasks in research and teaching as defined by the collective agreement. Supervision of master students. This is part of your personality: M.Sc. degree in environmental geochemistry, environmental chemistry, geosciences, biogeochemistry, or a related field. Strong interest in organic–mineral interactions and environmental processes governing carbon cycling. Experience with working in a laboratory. Familiarity with mineral surface chemistry and/or organic matter characterization is an advantage. Experience with analytical techniques (e.g., XRD, UV-visible spectroscopy, chromatography, qPCR, or similar) is a plus. Excellent command of written and spoken English. Curious, independent, proactive, and highly motivated personality. What we offer: Employment: The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible. Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement). Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. We offer an interdisciplinary scientific environment, cutting-edge laboratories, and a creative working atmosphere. Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: Application documents should include: Letter of motivation Academic curriculum vitae Master’s degree certificate or expected date of graduation Please apply directly via the University Job center ("Apply now") button! If you have any content questions, please contact: Stella Maria Spanlang environment@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection ​Application deadline: 05/24/2026 Prae Doc

Play a critical role in the student learning experience Accuracy driven role with strong service focus Opportunities to improve processes and ways of working The role Full Time, Fixed Term (12 months) Level 5 - $81,999 to $89,521 pa (plus 17% superannuation) Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst or Wagga Wagga Working within the Timetable and Completion team, you will manage a high volume of enquiries, balance competing priorities across the academic calendar, and maintain a strong focus on accuracy, data integrity and service delivery. This role is more than an administrative function; it requires technical expertise in enterprise timetabling systems, strong stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to delivering reliable and responsive timetabling services that enhance the student experience. You will play a key role in supporting high quality teaching and learning delivery across the University by providing accurate, student focused timetabling advice, support and administration to students, academic staff and professional stakeholders. You will ensure teaching activities and learning spaces are efficiently scheduled, supporting effective use of resources and a positive student experience. About you Experience in a high volume administrative or operational role within a complex service environment, with the ability to manage competing priorities across cyclical work periods and associated deadlines Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, accurate advice A demonstrated client focused approach, including the ability to understand requirements, analyse issues and resolve enquiries professionally and efficiently Confidence in using digital systems and tools to manage information, maintain data accuracy, and support informed decision making. The ability to provide accurate, policy aligned advice and apply sound judgement within organisational frameworks A commitment to continuous improvement and improving service delivery About us We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place. Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world. The Division of Student Experience provides strategic leadership and delivery of innovative non-academic services across the student lifecycle, easing administrative burden and creating engaging and motivating touchpoints for students and stakeholders. The Division works across the University to bring together student experience functions for a seamless and engaging student journey from initial enquiry to becoming a proud alum. Student Experience is the first point of contact for students, advocating for the student voice and ensuring our students are at the centre of our thinking and processes. The Division works closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) and leaders of divisions, faculties and schools to map, understand and improve the end-to-end student lifecycle and is critical to ensuring that Charles Sturt delivers on its commitment to be Australias leading regional university Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits. Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles. To apply Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a "statement of suitability" demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us. This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position. Further information Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting: Juliana Edlin | Team Leader, Timetable| jedlin@csu.edu.au Closing Date: 11pm, 5 May 2026

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures The School of Modern Languages and Cultures (MLAC) at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Teaching Fellow in Chinese Studies. The appointment will be on a fixed term full-time (1 FTE) basis for twelve months, starting on 1 September 2026, replacing Professor Qing Cao while he undertakes a Leverhulme Research Fellowship. We invite applications for those with research expertise in Chinese Studies, and in particular from candidates with interests in film studies, visual culture and contemporary cultural and literary studies. The post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent teaching while allowing you the opportunity to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution. While independent research is not part of the role, the postholder will be able to participate in the School's research community. MLAC is one of the largest and most successful such Schools in the UK and is ranked joint 40th (7th in the UK) in the 2026 QS World Rankings by Subject. It brings together research in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hispanic Studies, Italian, Japanese and Russian Studies. Our reach spans Europe, the Arab world, Russophone Eurasia, Hispanic America, and East Asia, and their mutual socio-cultural, intellectual and linguistic relations. Our expertise ranges from the medieval and early modern periods through to the contemporary era, with particular strengths in visual arts and culture, the relationship between the sciencesand the humanities, textual scholarship, gender and sexuality studies, critical and cultural theory, travel literature, creative writing, and translation. Indeed, translation - understood in its broad sense of transmission, interpretation and circulation of cultural forms, ideas and histories - underpins the School's collective practices. The Role Applications are invited for a Teaching Fellow in Chinese Studies. The post is at 1 FTE for a fixed term of 12 months, beginning on 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. As the post is funded by a Leverhulme Trust award, we do not anticipate that it will be extended beyond this fixed term. The successful applicant will have excellent Chinese and English language skills (L1 language proficiency or near-equivalent in both cases), as well as research expertise and teaching experience in Chinese Studies. You should be able to teach aspects of Chinese cinema, film, visual culture, and contemporary literary and cultural studies. You will be fully integrated in the Chinese Studies team within Durham University's School of Modern Languages and Cultures and you will be expected to contribute to the delivery of teaching on the BA in Chinese Studies and other relevant undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as appropriate, to include curriculum development, the convening of modules, and all aspects of assessment. Teaching Fellowships offer the opportunity of valuable experience to those early in their academic careers. Th e post of Teaching Fellow will involve a significant teaching load, which may extend into the summer period, and there may be related scholarship and the opportunity for administrative duties which relate to education and pedagogy. The post is for a fixed term only, and it is not anticipated that the post will be extended beyond this fixed term. Successful applicants will, ideally be in post by 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.